About Me






Mother
Homebirth Midwife
Lactation Consultant
Childbirth Educator
Labor and Postpartum Doula



I began my journey when I started attending births as a labor doula in 2000. I originally considered becoming a hospital-based midwife, but after spending time in local hospitals and seeing many traumatic births and hospital politics I knew that I wanted to practice in a holistic setting.

Around 2003, I began my apprenticeship with a local homebirth midwife who opened my eyes to unhindered gentle birth. I became enamored with the strength of women, the wisdom of babies and the importance of research-based medicine. I have since worked in a variety of settings providing childbirth education including a home birth practice, a local hospital as well as an independent birth center.

I'm passionate about informed choice and proactive healthcare. My goal is to be a resource for families wanting to get information on what their options really are, not just the options that their provider or birth location wants them to know. I believe strongly that everyone deserves to be respected in their chosen birth space, and well educated on interventions and options so they can make informed decisions that best fit the needs of their family.

My heart and passion are for homebirths. I'm also a strong advocate for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), breech birth and unassisted birth.

I love knitting, coffee, gardening, listening to music and learning about whole foods, herbs and nutrition. I'm always interested in learning about anything related to intuitive gentle parenting and homeschooling.

I live with my husband and sweet daughter. We love staying at home bundled up reading, singing, dancing and playing, but can often be found making trips on a whim to the zoo or the library.

I am now retired from being a labor doula and a midwife and I am not taking any birth clients.

Some of my favorite sites:
Amazon.com
Mothering.com
Midwiferytoday.com
Knitty.com
TheBabywearer.com
Raffi News

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~ Emily Heldt